EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR IMPACTFUL CHANGE
It starts the moment you step outside your door. Organizing isn't as difficult as it may seem. Our toolkit is designed to show you how easy it is to use your voice, take action, and make a difference in your community—right now.
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The toolkit is packed with practical advice and real-world examples of how you can create positive change, whether it's organizing a community event, starting a social initiative, or simply using your platform to speak up for what's right. It’s built for young leaders like you who are ready to make an impact but need a little guidance to get started.
Easy-to-follow steps for organizing in your neighborhood.
Inspiring success stories from people just like you.
Tips and tools to amplify your voice and reach more people.
Ideas to start making change in ways that fit your passion.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
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Know Your Roots: Understanding Our History and Heritage
Delve into the historical context of the ongoing struggle for liberation, exploring the generations-long fight for equity and freedom. Understand how the legislative process has shaped these movements and how pivotal moments in history have set the stage for today's fight for change. Learn why debates, conventions, and elections are more than events—they are battlegrounds for progress.
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Organizing 101: Tools and Tactics for Effective Advocacy
Gain foundational knowledge in community organizing, from planning impactful campaigns to mobilizing supporters for lasting change. Discover the power of local engagement and how to influence critical aspects of community life, including city budgets and policymaking. Learn how to rally support from both the community and elected officials, fundraise effectively, and use various tools like petitions and letters to amplify your cause.
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Digital Uprisings: Harnessing Social Media for Civic Engagement
Master the art of digital activism, using social media and online platforms to amplify your message, reach wider audiences, and create powerful digital movements. Learn how to use these tools to support and complement on-the-ground efforts for transformative change.
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Building Bridges: Allyship and Solidarity
Explore the principles of allyship and the importance of forming meaningful alliances with diverse communities and movements. Learn how to show up as an ally, the significance of affinity groups, and how to foster solidarity to strengthen collective action toward shared goals.
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From Protest to Policy: Making Change in the Halls of Power
Understand how government structures work and the power dynamics within them. Learn to navigate political systems, engage with policymakers, and transform grassroots movements into concrete legislative changes. Explore key historical moments that have shaped the path from protest to policy, and discover how to use this knowledge to advocate for transformative change today.
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Mobilizing for the Ballot: Engaing in the 2024 Election
Discuss the crucial significance of the 2024 election and the issues at stake. Learn strategies for effective voter engagement and mobilization within BIPOC communities. Understand the profound impact that local, state, and national elections have on social justice, and how you can be part of shaping a future that centers equity and liberation.
